Jim Cramer on Charter Communications: "Tough to Be a Cable Company in These Days"

By Syeda Seirut Javed | January 08, 2026, 7:20 AM

Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) is one of the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 stocks Jim Cramer commented on. Cramer highlighted the woes of the industry, as he remarked:

“Second worst stock in the Nasdaq-100 was Charter Communications that tumbled 39% last year. Now, this is a secularly challenged cable business. You may know them as Spectrum with a stock that’s been sinking for three years now. Tough to be a cable company in these days.”

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Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) provides internet, cable TV, mobile, and voice services and supports customers with WiFi solutions, networking and data services, and advertising. Pzena Investment Management stated the following regarding Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) in its third quarter 2025 investor letter:

“The telecommunications, basic materials, and industrials sectors detracted from performance this quarter. Broadband provider Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) declined after reporting higher-than-expected subscriber losses during the quarter. After conducting further diligence on Charter, we concluded that the competitive pressure in the industry is likely more severe and persistent than we had expected, and we subsequently exited the position.”

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